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CRIME & SAFETY
Released murder convict arrested for assaulting elderly person in Wadesboro
WADESBORO, N.C. — A Richmond County man recently released from prison for a murder conviction is accused of assaulting an elderly person in Anson County. The Hamlet Police Department arrested David Duncan, 52, on Monday for an assault that happened on Friday in Wadesboro. Wadesboro police say an elderly...
One Critically Injured, Two Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision in Polkton Township
Three women were hospitalized, with one in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon in Polkton Township, as per the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cleveland Street and State Road around 1:45 p.m. According to WOODTV, an eastbound Chevrolet Traverse failed to yield during a left turn, subsequently colliding with a westbound Buick Envision.
NC Department of Insurance agents arrested McDowell Co. man on extortion charges
McDowell County, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) announced that a McDowell County man was arrested and charged with three counts of extortion. Special agents with the NCDOI’s Criminal Investigations Division report that Brody Hankinson, a 48-year-old from Marion, made fraudulent insurance claims. According to...
'People in places that you wouldn't believe': NC law enforcement on what it takes to protect a presidential candidate
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday is raising questions about what sort of new security measures North Carolinians will face in the coming months if they attend a Trump rally, a rally by President Joe Biden or any other major political event. For years, North Carolina...
North Carolina politicians react to attempted Trump assassination
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — After former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, politicians around the state immediately took to social media to state their thoughts. In a post shared to X, Governor Roy Cooper said, “Violence has no place in our politics or communities.” In a Facebook […]
WNC camp appeals license revocation by state officials after 12-year-old camper death
A high-end outdoor therapy camp is once again trying to stop the state from revoking its license by filing a petition with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings on July 8, about eight days before its license is set to be taken after the death of a 12-year-old camper. Trails...
Proposed OSHA standards could hurt local fire departments
HIGH COUNTRY — Proposed updates to OSHA standards for fire departments and emergency services agencies could hurt local agencies. According to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the new proposal would replace the current fire brigade standard and broaden “the scope of entities covered beyond firefighting service to include entities that provide technical research, rescue, and emergency medical services.” Watauga County Fire Commission Chair and Deep Gap Fire...
Still Fraught With Fraud? Shop Owner’s Complaint Highlights Safelite Lawsuits
A North Carolina shop owner has filed a complaint with his state’s Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division referencing Safelite’s alleged insurance fraud. In its response, Safelite indicated it is disputing the allegations. Scott Harkey, president of Windshield Glass Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina, recently filed a complaint...
County crime report week of July 5-8
WADESBORO — At 7:15 p.m. deputies responded to Davidson Ln. following a report of a stolen air fryer. Arriving at the scene, Sgt. Ryan Melton learned the air fryer in question is being held for ransom. The victim claimed a woman requested that he give her gas money. When the victim declined, the suspect decided to abscond with the fryer, valued at $150, in lieu of gas money. The case is active.
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